Landels PTA brings outside vendors to campus, available after school on each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. We rotate the ten-week-long course offerings three times per year, with some classes making repeat appearances. The PTA seeks out programs where students have fun by participating and learning, and avoids programs that feel too much like extended childcare.

Check-in: Supervision is provided by PTA between the end of the official Landels school day and the start of the enrichment course (a ten-minute window on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and a full lunch break on Thursdays. PTA volunteers take attendance and make sure kids get from their class to their enrichment course. We let onsite care programs (YMCA and Beyond the Bell) know which of their students to expect at the end of the enrichment course that day.

If a student doesn’t check into their enrichment course, we check with the front office to see if that’s explained by an absence from school generally. And if the absence is unexplained, a PTA volunteer will contact the student’s caregiver of record.

Check-out: Parents should meet their children at the campus classroom their student’s vendor has rented, at the end of the course. If your student attends an onsite care program, their transfer is handled between the vendor and the onsite care program.

Donations: Want to sponsor a student or contribute to helping a student who would otherwise not be able to participate in an after school class? The PTA would like to help all students be able to participate, if they wish. If you would like to support our efforts to be able to do so, please make a tax-deductible donation and specify that you would like your donation to contribute to afterschool enrichment or to helping a lower-income family. (Please note that any donations do not affect your registration or priority for enrollment for this trimester or any future programming.)

Volunteering: Want to help the PTA with afterschool enrichment programs or student transitions from school to classes? Contact: afterschool@landelspta.org

See FAQ information at the bottom of this page to learn more details before enrolling.

FALL 2026

Calendar

Fall 2026 courses begin the week of Sep 8, and the last courses are generally held the week of Nov 16.

Some exceptions:

  • Thursday Oct 8 is a teacher service day, and afterschool courses are canceled.

  • No classes are held the week of Oct 12, so that classrooms are available for that week’s parent-teacher conferences. (Basketball is the only exception to this.)

  • Wednesday Nov 11 is Veterans Day, a school holiday, and those afterschool courses are canceled. SBA Tennis will make up the canceled date by holding an extra session on Dec 3, while Snapology will end on Nov 18 like other courses.

  • Lando’s offerings work on a rolling-admissions basis, with students cycling in and out at the start of each month. Their courses are offered until the week of Dec 14.

TUESDAY COURSE OFFERINGS

Math Tycoon with Lando (Gr 1-3) [ Click here to enroll ] If this class is full, join the Waitlist to be contacted as soon as a spot becomes available.

In Math Tycoon, students step into the role of park designers and business owners. Every math problem they solve helps them invite customers, build attractions, and grow their park. Instead of repetitive worksheets, math becomes a tool for solving problems and making decisions. Each class blends practice with purpose. Through math, students will see their businesses grow and flourish. By the end of the semester, students will not only strengthen their math skills, they will understand how math is relevant to the world around them. This Semester’s Theme is Theme Park Tycoon: students will build and manage a new theme park each week, from Water Parks to Space Parks to Safari adventures. Through these immersive worlds, they practice core math skills while making meaningful decisions about how to grow their park.

Time and dates: Tuesdays 3:00-5:00, Sep 8 through Dec 15. No class on Oct 13 or Nov 24.

Cost and sessions: $40 per session, pay monthly. 2hr sessions w/snack provided.

Enrollment for this program runs on a subscription model and, when enrollment is full, new spots open whenever a family discontinues or ages out.

GameOn: MakeCode with Code for Fun (Gr 4-5) [ Click here to enroll ]

Powered by Microsoft's innovative platform, students will learn fundamental coding concepts through the creation of their own virtual arcade games. From racing through space in "Star Collector" and "Cosmic Crashers", to dodging enemies in "Can’t Catch Me!", testing reflexes in "Tap Attack", and popping bubbles in "Bubble Poppers", every project is designed to spark creativity and keep kids excited to learn. Students will learn coding concepts like events, loops, and sprite movement—all while designing fun, playable games they can share with friends and family. This course is beginner friendly, but will challenge and engage students of all programming levels. Code For Fun instructors are experts in computer science and strive to make every session fun and engaging for all students.

Time and dates: Tuesdays 3:00-4:00, Sep 8 through Nov 17. No class Oct 13.

Cost and sessions: $320 for 10 sessions.

School Play in a Box with Peninsula Youth Theatre (Gr 2-5) [ Click here to enroll ]

Peninsula Youth Theatre brings after-school drama! Students will learn the basics of acting, character development, storytelling, and theatre terminology while having fun and rehearsing a play. Parents will be responsible for providing their child's simple costumes and helping with memorization. The course concludes with a performance held during the final course session (Dec 8, at 3:30 PM).

Time and dates: Tuesdays 3:00-4:00, Sep 15 through Dec 8. No class Oct 13 and Nov 24.

Cost and sessions: $385 for 11 sessions

WEDNESDAY OFFERINGS

Tennis & Pickleball with SBA Tennis & Pickleball (Gr K-3) [ Click here to enroll ]

Students will learn and play both tennis and pickleball (6:3 total alternating days of each, respectively) in a supportive and fun environment. For both portions of this program, portable nets are set up on blacktop, creating a versatile playing surface. The goal is to inspire a love for both sports and encourage students to continue their journeys on real tennis and pickleball courts. Students will develop their skills by utilizing pickleballs and low compression tennis balls, specifically designed to enhance learning for beginners. Through a variety of interactive games and activities, students will improve their hand-eye coordination, footwork, and overall technique while having a blast! All equipment, including rackets and paddles, is provided.

Time and dates: Wednesdays 3:00-4:00, Sep 9 through Dec 2. No class on Oct 13, Nov 11, and Nov 25.

Cost and sessions: $418 for 11 sessions (alternating often for what are expected to be 7 total tennis and 4 total pickleball)

Amusement Park Engineering with Snapology (Gr 2-5) [ Click here to enroll ]

We bet your child loves going to amusement parks to experience the variety of fast, dropping, and spinning rides, but have they ever thought about the science that goes into building those rides and the people who are responsible for designing them? In Snapology’s Amusement Park Engineering class, students will become engineers of their own amusement park rides and will learn the core physics and engineering concepts used to make a ride thrilling!

Time and dates: Wednesdays 3:00-4:00, Sep 9 through Nov 18. No class on Oct 13 and Nov 11.

Cost and sessions: $245 for 9 sessions

THURSDAY OFFERINGS

Play and Learn Spanish with Let’s Play in Spanish (Gr TK-2) [ Click here to enroll ]

Let’s Play in Spanish is a joyful language program that brings Spanish to life through music, movement, puppetry, storytelling, and play! Our classes are filled with energy, laughter, and unforgettable moments that make learning Spanish feel natural and fun. Through songs, games, and interactive activities, children build vocabulary and phrases in a meaningful, memorable way. Our program gently instills a love for Spanish in young children, creating a joyful foundation that can last a lifetime. Vamos a cantar, jugar y aprender!

Time and dates: Thursdays 12:35-1:35, Sep 10 through Nov 19. No class on Oct 8 and Oct 15

Cost and sessions: $405 for 9 sessions

Chess with Bay Area Chess (Gr 1-5; see below for K) [ Click here to enroll ]

Bay Area chess combines fun and learning while promoting a team spirit where everyone helps each other succeed and improve. Our chess program will cover the very basics for students new to the game while also challenging experienced players with more advanced concepts. Students will have the opportunity to learn all the basics of chess and explore deeper strategies, new perspectives on problem solving, tournament preparation and more! Students will also learn valuable life skills through chess, such as winning and losing with grace, sportsmanship, patience and team spirit. Our mission is to transform and enrich the lives of students through chess. (BAC accepts kindergartners if they either already know the basics of the game (can play a complete game), or the Kinder is a sibling of an older enrolled student.)

Time and dates: Thursdays 12:35-1:35, Sep 10 through Nov 19. No class on Oct 8 and Oct 15.

Cost and sessions: $259 for 9 sessions

Level-Up LEGO Robotics with Lando (Gr 1-3) [ Click here to enroll ] If this class is full, join the Waitlist to be contacted as soon as a spot becomes available.

Build something simple, then turn the dial—faster, stronger, farther. Each class is an arcade of levels from one daily challenge. Create with LEGO + Technic parts, test until it works, then get teacher input on why. Session spotlights animals and machines that spin or lift—like grip-rolling alligators or towering elevators. Lando is a WASC-accredited, STEM award-winning program.

Time and dates: Thursdays 12:35-2:35, Sep 10 through Dec 17. No class on Oct 8, Oct 15, and Nov 26.

Cost and sessions: $40 per session, pay monthly. 2hr sessions w/snack provided

Enrollment for this program runs on a subscription model and, when enrollment is full, new spots open whenever a family discontinues or ages out.

Basketball with One on One Basketball (Gr K-5) [ Click here to enroll ]

This one hour per week basketball class will focus on putting FUN into the fundamentals. Coaches will work on fundamental skill development (dribbling, passing, shooting, defending) for the first 40 minutes of class followed by skill-specific games and scrimmages for the final 20 minutes each week. Please note, we will generally have two grade-level groups (K-2nd & 3rd-5th), and we will provide lunchtime supervision at Landels starting at 12:10 before getting on the court for class.

Includes lunch supervision by One on One Basketball coaches from 12:10-12:35.

Time and dates: Thursdays 12:35-1:35, Sep 10 through Nov 19. No class Oct 8.

Cost and sessions: $425 for 10 sessions

FAQs

  • Students line up outside behind the Principal's office for attendance prior to the beginning of their after-school enrichment class. Landels PTA volunteer(s) and staff from vendors will be present at this location to verify attendance before the start of class.

    If your child will also be attending an aftercare program (YMCA, BtB), they should report to their respective program immediately after school to “check in” and confirm that they will be there later, and you should notify that program that your child will be participating in an enrichment class on a specific day. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of parents and guardians to ensure students know which days they are scheduled to attend an after school program.

  • Students are supposed to have a "lunch period" if they remain on campus after school dismissal on Thursdays.

    For children participating in a Thursday after-school class, parents should plan for students to eat lunch before their program starts, as part of showing up ready to participate. Enrichment classes have been scheduled so that they will not begin until 12:35, allowing students time to eat lunch. PTA volunteers will be available around the lunch tables area to assist to...

    (a) encourage kids to eat something before going to an enrichment class,

    (b) make sure the kids in aftercare programs (YMCA, BtB) have checked in and know which class they are going to and when they need to get there, and

    (c) make sure that aftercare programs know which children will be returning to them after an enrichment class. (For K-2 students, the PTA will help kids return to their aftercare programs at the end of their enrichment class.)

    Please note that PTA volunteers can provide assistance only as available, and PTA volunteers are not licensed child supervisors.

  • Yes! If your child is in an aftercare program, they should report to their respective program immediately after school to “check in” and let the aftercare program know that they will be attending another class first, and then return to line up for attendance with the enrichment class outside the Principal's office. You should also notify the aftercare program that your child will be participating in an enrichment class on a specific day of the week.

    For Thursday after-school class AND an aftercare program, parents should plan for students to eat lunch before their enrichment class starts, either with their aftercare program or on their own at the Landels' lunch tables. PTA volunteers will be available around the lunch tables area to assist to...

    (a) encourage kids to eat something before going to an enrichment class,

    (b) make sure the kids in aftercare programs (YMCA, BtB) have checked in and know which class they are going to and when they need to get there, and

    (c) make sure that aftercare programs know which children will be returning to them after an enrichment class. (For K-2 students, the PTA will help kids return to their aftercare programs at the end of their enrichment class.)

    Please note that PTA volunteers can provide assistance only as available, and PTA volunteers are not licensed child supervisors.

  • Pick up your child directly from the after-school activity classroom, unless otherwise specified. You will be provided with the Landels' classroom number at the time of registration or shortly thereafter.

    If you are late to pick up your child, please collect them from the main office rather than the classroom.

    If your child will also be attending an aftercare program (YMCA, BtB) on the same day, your child will be dismissed from the enrichment class to the aftercare program and you will pick up your child from the aftercare program.

  • Yes, especially for the young children. While teachers are not responsible for your child attending any after-school enrichment program, it will be very helpful for them to know if your child will be dismissed somewhere differently on a particular day of the week.

  • No, these classes are not taught by Landels teachers and staff.

    These classes are taught by professional vendors not associated with the Landels or MVWSD administration, and parents should not expect to have Landels teachers or staff present during these enrichment classes.

  • No, these classes are taught by professional vendors that operate completely independent of the PTA. PTA volunteers have done their best to organize a helpful and diverse schedule of offerings, to liaise between vendors and the school, and to find reputable programs and vendors to invite onto our Landels community campus.

  • No. PTA volunteers will announce when it is time for class and be available to help students find their classes when assistance is needed. The volunteers are not responsible for providing childcare and are not responsible for ensuring student attendance. PTA volunteers will encourage children to attend their enrichment classes, but will not require nor demand that children attend.

  • Students participating in after school enrichment classes are expected to treat after-school Instructors with as much respect as any of their regular Landels' teachers, and to listen to and follow the directions of those Instructors accordingly. Lack of participation and misbehavior disrupts the quality of the learning environment overall, and it is not fair to other children whose families have also paid to participate.

    Parents will be notified if a child chooses not to participate. This is simply intended to be helpful to the parents and promote a more rewarding experience for all children.

    In the case of misbehavior or class disruption, Instructors will contact parents and/or work with a Landels’ PTA volunteer in order to make sure that a child’s parents are notified and informed about the potential issue as soon as possible. The goal is to get the child back on track to participate and enjoy the activities of the class. After this initial notification, the child will be given another chance. However, misbehavior cannot be allowed to continue to disrupt and hinder the learning environment for everyone else, and a child will be removed from a class without refund if there is not sufficient improvement.

  • Refunds and cancellation policies are determined by individual vendors, and are usually very generous. Some vendors even offer free trial classes. Most vendors offer cancellation policies with opportunities for a full refund if a class must be canceled due to insufficient enrollment. Please see the registration information from individual vendors for their respective policies regarding cancellations and refunds.

  • It is the responsibility of parents and guardians to ensure students know which days they are scheduled to attend an after-school program, to ensure that their child is either picked up on time at their end of their class or attends an aftercare program, and, in the case of Thursdays, that their child will be able to eat something before participating in their Thursday class. If any disciplinary requests are needed, parents will be asked to remind their child that instructors and the educational environment should be treated with just as much respect as regular Landels teachers and class.